The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09: the Iron Gate and Other Poems By: Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09: The Iron Gate and Other Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems that beautifully captures the essence of life, love, and loss. Holmes' poems are thought-provoking and deeply moving, drawing readers in with their vivid imagery and emotional depth. The Iron Gate, one of the standout poems in this collection, is a powerful exploration of the passage of time and the inevitability of death. Holmes' poignant verses evoke a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, making readers reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment. Other poems in the collection touch on themes such as nature, friendship, and the power of creativity. Holmes' skillful use of language and meter creates a rhythmic flow that enhances the emotional impact of his words. Overall, The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09 is a masterful collection of poetry that showcases Holmes' talent as a poet. His ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and themes makes this book a must-read for fans of classic poetry. First Page: THE POETICAL WORKS OF OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES [Volume 3 of the 1893 three volume set] THE IRON GATE AND OTHER POEMS 1877 1881 THE IRON GATE VESTIGIA QUINQUE RETRORSUM MY AVIARY ON THE THRESHOLD TO GEORGE PEABODY AT THE PAPYRUS CLUB FOR WHITTIER'S SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY TWO SONNETS: HARVARD THE COMING ERA IN RESPONSE FOR THE MOORE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TO JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO COMMERCIAL CLUB AMERICAN ACADEMY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION THE SCHOOL BOY THE SILENT MELODY OUR HOME OUR COUNTRY POEM AT THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SOCIETY RHYMES OF A LIFE TIME THE IRON GATE Read at the Breakfast given in honor of Dr. Holmes's Seventieth Birthday by the publishers of the "Atlantic Monthly," Boston, December 3, 1879. WHERE is this patriarch you are kindly greeting? Not unfamiliar to my ear his name, Nor yet unknown to many a joyous meeting In days long vanished, is he still the same, Or changed by years, forgotten and forgetting, Dull eared, dim sighted, slow of speech and thought, Still o'er the sad, degenerate present fretting, Where all goes wrong, and nothing as it ought? Old age, the graybeard! Well, indeed, I know him, Shrunk, tottering, bent, of aches and ills the prey; In sermon, story, fable, picture, poem, Oft have I met him from my earliest day... Continue reading book >>

The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09: the Iron Gate and Other Poems By: Oliver Wendell Holmes (1809-1894)

The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09: The Iron Gate and Other Poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems that beautifully captures the essence of life, love, and loss. Holmes' poems are thought-provoking and deeply moving, drawing readers in with their vivid imagery and emotional depth.

The Iron Gate, one of the standout poems in this collection, is a powerful exploration of the passage of time and the inevitability of death. Holmes' poignant verses evoke a sense of melancholy and nostalgia, making readers reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of cherishing each moment.

Other poems in the collection touch on themes such as nature, friendship, and the power of creativity. Holmes' skillful use of language and meter creates a rhythmic flow that enhances the emotional impact of his words.

Overall, The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09 is a masterful collection of poetry that showcases Holmes' talent as a poet. His ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and themes makes this book a must-read for fans of classic poetry.

First Page:

THE POETICAL WORKS

OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES

[Volume 3 of the 1893 three volume set]

THE IRON GATE

AND OTHER POEMS

1877 1881

THE IRON GATE VESTIGIA QUINQUE RETRORSUM MY AVIARY ON THE THRESHOLD TO GEORGE PEABODY AT THE PAPYRUS CLUB FOR WHITTIER'S SEVENTIETH BIRTHDAY TWO SONNETS: HARVARD THE COMING ERA IN RESPONSE FOR THE MOORE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION TO JAMES FREEMAN CLARKE WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO COMMERCIAL CLUB AMERICAN ACADEMY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION THE SCHOOL BOY THE SILENT MELODY OUR HOME OUR COUNTRY POEM AT THE CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SOCIETY RHYMES OF A LIFE TIME

THE IRON GATE

Read at the Breakfast given in honor of Dr. Holmes's Seventieth Birthday by the publishers of the "Atlantic Monthly," Boston, December 3, 1879.

WHERE is this patriarch you are kindly greeting? Not unfamiliar to my ear his name, Nor yet unknown to many a joyous meeting In days long vanished, is he still the same,

Or changed by years, forgotten and forgetting, Dull eared, dim sighted, slow of speech and thought, Still o'er the sad, degenerate present fretting, Where all goes wrong, and nothing as it ought?

Old age, the graybeard! Well, indeed, I know him, Shrunk, tottering, bent, of aches and ills the prey; In sermon, story, fable, picture, poem, Oft have I met him from my earliest day... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 01: Earlier Poems (1830-1836)	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02: Additional Poems (1837-1848)	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 04: Songs in Many Keys	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05: Poems of the Class of '29(1851-1889)	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06: Poems from the Breakfast Table Series
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 07: Songs of Many Seasons	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08: Bunker Hill and Other Poems	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09: the Iron Gate and Other Poems
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 10: Before the Curfew	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11: Poems from the Teacups Series	The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12: Verses from the Oldest Portfolio

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